Indian expats appeal for NEET exam centre restoration in Oman
Sudden discontinuation of the NEET examination centres in the Gulf region has left many expatriate families facing financial strain, exacerbated by the rising cost of travel
The Indian expatriate community in Oman, spearheaded by the Kairali Oman group, has raised concerns with H E Amit Narang, Indian Ambassador to Oman, regarding discontinuation of the NEET examination centre in Oman and other GCC countries.
NEET - National Eligibilitycum-entrance Test - is an all India entrance test for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical courses in government and private institutions in India and abroad.
A centre was established at Indian School Muscat in 2022, a significant achievement that followed years of persistent requests from Indian parents residing in Oman.
The establishment of the NEET centre was a culmination of numerous memorandums submitted to members of the Indian Parliament and concerted efforts by community groups representing the Indian diaspora worldwide.
Rajya Sabha members Elamanam Kareem and John Brittas highlighted the issue in the Indian Parliament, which led to the opening of examination centres in Muscat and other GCC countries.
Sudden discontinuation of the NEET examination centres in the Gulf region has left many expatriate families facing financial strain, exacerbated by the rising cost of travel. With online registration for NEET already underway, the abrupt decision has caused considerable distress among students in Oman preparing for the exams.
A delegation of parents and members of Kairali Oman met H E Narang to express their concerns and urge the immediate reinstatement of the NEET exam centre in Oman.